GDLive | GiveDirectly

Unfiltered, unedited stories

We’re committed to transparency and use our survey technology to collect and share real-time updates and stories in this live newsfeed.

Browse the real, unedited profiles of the recipients we serve, learn about their aspirations, and follow them to stay updated as their lives move forward.

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GDLive Newsfeed

We check in with people at each stage of the cash transfer process to see how things are going. Take a look at some of their stories as they appear here in real-time. Learn more about how recipients opt in to share their stories.

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over 8 years ago

Josphine enrolled.

"The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is the death of my husband about a month ago. "

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over 8 years ago

Samson enrolled.

"The achievement I am proudest of is building my own house despite the fact that I don't have a steady job. "

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over 8 years ago

Caroline enrolled.

"The achievement I am proudest of is constructing my house up to where it has now reached. "

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over 8 years ago

Vickline enrolled.

"The biggest hardship I have faced in my is being displaced by floods several times in the past during rainy seasons. But I always strive to move back when floods have subsided. "

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over 8 years ago

Nicholas enrolled.

"The achievement I am proudest of is starting my small business of selling bags, using money I borrowed from a local savings and loaning scheme. "

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over 8 years ago

Jared enrolled.

"The achievement I am proudest of is building my own house with the money I saved over time working as a farm hand. "

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over 8 years ago

"The achievement I am proudest of is starting my retail shop, which has been my source of income and means of livelihood. "

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over 8 years ago

Milka enrolled.

"The achievement I am proudest of is starting my small business of selling vegetables and fruits on a stall near my house. I mainly sell to villagers. "

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over 8 years ago

Elizabeth enrolled.

"The achievement I am proudest of is building my own house with the little money I have saved over the years doing odd jobs in the village. "

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over 8 years ago

Rispa enrolled.

"The biggest hardship I have faced in my is lack of money to pay school fees for my grandchild who is in Onjiko High school. "

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